I Have always felt that Martinique Blue is one of the most stunning shades to grace the panels of a Firebird, with the company offering it for a single model year. It would still be worth checking prone areas like the rear valance and trunk pan, but the lack of issues in the lower extremities and around the back window holds promise. There is nothing beyond surface corrosion visible externally, with the listing indicating that there is little to no penetrating rust. The Arizona plate supports the seller’s claim that it is a southern car, which is always good news in a model susceptible to rust. The Firebird’s history is unclear, but a clue about how it has remained structurally sound is hidden in plain sight. You could become its next owner by handing the seller $6,000. Located in Welch, Minnesota, you will find the Firebird listed for sale here on Craigslist. However, it does look like it could be a relatively straightforward project build. They won’t be returning the car to active duty in a single weekend, nor will they face hundreds of hours of cutting and welding whipping the body into shape. Below its tired paint seems to be little more than surface corrosion, which would be good news for potential buyers. However, that appears not to be the case with this 1978 Firebird Formula. With just under 12k miles, this car is a proud survivor from a unique era in American automotive history.More often than not, Second Generation Pontiac Firebird project cars that have lain idle for decades will have significant rust issues for their next owner to tackle. This well-cared-for Trans Am with the one-year-only Y88 package represents one of the last large-displacement Firebirds produced by Pontiac before the debut of the F-body cars in 1982. The original options sheet and dealer paperwork are also included as seen above and in the gallery below. Service records are sparse, but the chain-of-custody and mileage are documented back to the purchase of the vehicle. The car was treated with Ziebart undercoating at 1,800 miles and the seller notes no corrosion issues. ![]() The original spare, jack, and vinyl T-top cases are included. The 15×7″ gold-painted alloys show no visible flaws, and the BF Goodrich T/A tires were added when the seller purchased the car in 2009. Rubber seals around the windows show no excessive drying. The removable tinted glass Fisher T-Tops were new for 1978, and the glass here appears free of defect. The seller notes that the water pump appears to be a replacement. ![]() The engine bay appears unmolested, and original emissions-controls remain in place. The transmission is GM’s durable 3-speed Turbo-Hydramatic, and the car is optioned with a Saf-T-Track limited-slip differential. The 6.6L (400ci) Pontiac V8 is the L78 variant, rated at 185 horsepower from the factory and featuring a shaker scoop and dual exhaust. The gold engine-turned dash applique is unique to the Special Edition cars and has been retained here. ![]() The seller notes that the A/C is currently inoperable. The dash is un-cracked and all switchgear is claimed to be functional. The Camel Tan interior is original apart from an aftermarket radio, and the original AM/FM radio is included in the sale. The vinyl seats show light creasing and faint discoloration, and the carpets are lightly faded, though the overall appearance is quite clean and well-preserved. The seller notes a few small chips visible on the front bumper and driver’s-side fender, but notes no discoloration or fading even up close. The brown and gold Firebird hood mural and Trans Am graphics are still bright and sharp. The Anniversary Solar Gold metallic paint has an interesting, medium-gloss 1970s sheen, and the overall look is very clean with few flaws visible in the pictures. ![]() It is sold with a clean Pennsylvania title in the seller’s name. Under his care for the last 7 years, the car was maintained with regular oil changes, garaged, and driven just under 1,000 miles. The seller has documented the mileage and central Pennsylvania history back to new, and retains the original bill of sale and dealer worksheet. The Y88 package was available only for 1978, and specified a Special Edition gold paint job with Firebird graphics, a higher-output version of the Pontiac 400 engine, and gold styling cues throughout. This Pontiac Firebird Trans Am is a three-owner Y88 Special Gold Edition with just 11,584 miles since new.
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